Thoughts From DJ “Gold” 9-23-2024

DJ: DID YOU KNOW?

The statutory value of gold refers to the price or value of gold as established or fixed by law or government regulation, rather than being determined by market forces like supply and demand.

 Historically, statutory values of gold were set by governments to define the exchange rate of gold with their national currency, often in the context of the gold standard, where currencies were pegged to a specific amount of gold.

This fixed legal value contrasts with the market value of gold, which fluctuates based on trading in the global gold markets. Today, most countries no longer have a statutory value for gold since currencies are not tied to gold, but the concept remains relevant in legal contexts, such as central banks’ gold reserves and specific fiscal policies.

In the context of the U.S. gold reserves, the statutory value of gold is a fixed price set by law, which is significantly lower than the current market value of gold. The U.S. Treasury still maintains this statutory value for accounting purposes, despite the fact that the U.S. dollar is no longer backed by gold (since the U.S. abandoned the gold standard in 1971).

Application to U.S. Gold Reserves:

• Statutory Value: The official statutory price of gold in the U.S. is set at $42.22 per troy ounce under the Gold Reserve Act of 1934. This price is used by the U.S. Treasury for accounting and reporting purposes when valuing the gold held in the U.S. Treasury’s reserves. This figure has remained unchanged since 1973, even though the market price of gold has risen significantly.

• U.S. Gold Reserves: The U.S. holds a substantial amount of gold (over 8,100 metric tons) in its reserves, primarily stored in locations like Fort Knox and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The value of this gold is reported using the statutory price of $42.22 per ounce, which leads to an official accounting value of U.S. gold reserves that is far below its actual market worth.

• Difference from Market Value: The market price of gold is determined by global trading on commodities exchanges and typically fluctuates based on supply and demand. As of 2024, the market price of gold is around $2,500 to $2,600 per ounce, much higher than the statutory price. This means that while the gold reserves are valued at billions of dollars under the statutory rate, their true market value is in the hundreds of billions of dollars.

• Purpose: The statutory value is a historical relic from when the U.S. dollar was backed by gold, and it now serves primarily for internal accounting within the U.S. Treasury. It simplifies the bookkeeping of the government’s gold holdings but does not reflect the actual economic value of those reserves. While the statutory value of U.S. gold reserves is used for government reporting, it vastly underestimates their real market value.

Title of U.S. Gold Reserves:

• The title to the gold in U.S. reserves is held by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, specifically under the legal jurisdiction of the U.S. government. This gold is primarily stored in places like Fort Knox, the U.S. Mint at West Point, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The gold reserves are part of the national assets, managed and accounted for by the Treasury, but owned by the U.S. federal government on behalf of the public.

What Would Happen if the Statutory Value Was Changed to $500 per Ounce:

• If the statutory value of gold were changed from the current $42.22 per ounce to $500 per ounce, several significant financial and accounting impacts would occur:

1. Increase in the Official Valuation of U.S. Gold Reserves:

• The U.S. Treasury currently holds over 261 million troy ounces of gold.

• At the statutory value of $42.22 per ounce, these gold reserves are valued at approximately $11 billion.

• If the statutory value was raised to $500 per ounce, the official accounting value of these reserves would increase to about $130.5 billion (261 million oz × $500).

1. Impact on the U.S. Federal Balance Sheet:

• This change would boost the official assets of the U.S. government by reflecting a closer (though still undervalued) estimate of the gold’s worth. It would improve the appearance of the U.S. Treasury’s balance sheet, reducing the ratio of debt to assets, which might affect perceptions of U.S. fiscal health.

• However, since this is an accounting change rather than an actual sale or use of the gold, it wouldn’t directly affect the national debt or reduce federal deficits.

1. No Immediate Effect on the U.S. Dollar or Monetary Policy:

• Since the U.S. no longer operates under the gold standard, the statutory value of gold is primarily an accounting mechanism. A change in this value wouldn’t directly affect the dollar’s value or the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

• The market price of gold would still be far higher than the new statutory value ($500 per ounce is still below the current market price of ~$2,600 per ounce). The dollar remains a fiat currency, meaning its value is not tied to gold reserves.

1. Potential Legal or Political Implications:

• Increasing the statutory value of gold could spark political debate, especially regarding government transparency and the actual economic utility of the gold reserves.

• There may also be calls to further increase the statutory value to align it more closely with the actual market value, though doing so could have broader economic and financial consequences.

1. Impact on Gold-Backed Securities or International Confidence:

• An increase in the statutory value might suggest to some observers that the U.S. is acknowledging the potential for gold to play a larger role in its balance sheet. However, unless there’s a broader shift toward gold-backed currency (which is unlikely under orycurrent economic systems), the change would remain symbolic and largely administrative.

Changing the statutory value of gold to $500 per ounce would increase the U.S. Treasury’s reported assets significantly, but it wouldn’t directly affect the economy, the dollar’s value, or debt levels. The gold reserves would remain an underutilized asset held by the U.S. government unless furthermost.

DJ

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More News, Rumors and Opinions Monday PM 9-23-2024

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Tishwash:  Iraq Plans Currency Redenomination Amid Economic Challenges

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced that discussions regarding the project to remove zeros from the Iraqi dinar are ongoing, with assessments continuing. The bank also noted a reduction in reliance on the US dollar for trade transactions.

Ali Mohsen al-Alaq, Governor of Iraq's Central Bank, stated that the bank is facing global economic challenges, such as rising energy and raw material prices.

To address these issues, it has amended some monetary policies in line with the international situation, aiming to increase confidence in the Iraqi dinar and prevent a significant decline in its value.

The central bank has also increased its holdings of foreign currency and gold reserves to enhance the country's financial stability and its ability to cope with economic crises in any situation, he added.

Many countries remove zeros from their currencies to revalue the national currency and facilitate financial transactions. This process involves eliminating a certain number of zeros from the nominal value of the currency, making it less inflationary and more stable.

Earlier this year, the Iraqi federal government decided to postpone a plan to remove three zeros from the nominal value of its currency notes, citing that the current economic climate is not suitable.

Last year, the central bank indicated plans to redenominate the Iraqi dinar to simplify financial transactions in an economy that remains heavily centralized and oil-dominated, where deals are often conducted in cash.  link

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Tishwash:  Nokia signs contract with Zain Iraq to improve the company’s network in the southern governorates

 Nokia has announced a 3-year deal with Zain Iraq to upgrade the company’s network in the southern region by applying the latest microwave technologies, including E-band solutions, which will help increase network capacity. The deal includes replacing competitors’ equipment and providing versions that provide the highest transmission power in the market. Nokia considered this partnership to be its first entry into the microwave field with Zain Iraq.

The three-year deal represents Nokia’s first foray into microwave with Zain Iraq, boosting network capacity and upgrading infrastructure to support future growth and increased traffic demand.

The deployment will begin immediately, with a focus on improving network performance and ensuring scalability to accommodate future growth. Nokia’s solutions will help Zain Iraq expand network capacity and improve customer experience while paving the way for future innovations in the region.

Zain Iraq is experiencing increasing demand for its data services and expansion is essential to provide the best service to its customers. Nokia will apply the latest microwave technologies, including the latest E-band solutions, to upgrade Zain Iraq’s microwave backbone. This upgrade will increase network capacity and prepare it for the expected increase in data due to higher customer usage.

The deal includes the replacement of competitor equipment and the introduction of Nokia’s high-capacity microwave solutions. A key component of this deployment is the UBT-T XP, which offers the highest transmit power on the market. This technology reduces antenna sizes and tower loads, saving significant capital and operational costs.

“This deal underscores our strong local capabilities and expertise. By deploying our advanced microwave solutions, Zain Iraq will benefit from an enhanced network that is ready to handle the demands of the future, including meeting the needs of its growing customer base,” said Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President, Mobile Networks, Nokia Middle East and Africa.

“Our partnership with Nokia enables us to overcome capacity constraints and modernize our network infrastructure. With Nokia’s advanced microwave technology and E-band solutions, we are not only solving current challenges, but also securing our network for future growth,” said Emre Gurkan, CEO of Zain Iraq. link

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Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:Mr Sammy says they are way ahead of what they are telling us but they can't tell you everything.  It's all for safety of our country...markets... speculators...  FRANK:  There are many things happening right now that are extremely good for our investment.  It may seem like it's so far away but it's actually right in front of us.  It's not a mirage and you are already touching it.

Mnt Goat   Here is the process of the reinstatement...:  Institute the reforms the “Pillars of Financial Reform” – Banking, Insurance, Stock Market;  Get rid of the parallel market and demand for the dollar through the black market;  Realize the Central Bank “official” rate of the dinar and overcome the dollar crisis.;   Be able to raise the “official” rate of the dinar against to dollar to a sustainable, realistic rate that reflects the true economy of Iraq (just over a dollar in-country); Conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros: decrease the monetary mass by collecting these large three zero notes,stashes/hoards of dinars and dollars. Swap out the currency;  Watch/monitor for inflationary pressures on the process;  Reinstate the IQD back to the global currency exchanges ie. FOREX.  Not just a placeholder on FOREX pointing to ISX but the ability of tradable buy and sell options.

(Alert!) THE WORLD ECONOMY IS IN COLLAPSE! WAR IS EXPANDING... STOCK MARKETS TO GO HIGHER!

Greg Mannarino: 9-23-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtCAV_HTDsc

As Saudi Arabia Sells USD For Gold, US Spends Record $1.2 Trillion On Debt Interest Payments

Sean Foo:  9-23-2024

Saudi Arabia is buying gold, in fact, they could have accumulated over 150 tonnes since 2022. This is devastating for the Petrodollar and it shows trust in Treasury bonds is collapsing.

And it's not a surprise when you realize interest payments on the US debt itself hit a record $1.2 Trillion dollars!

Timestamps & Chapters:

0:00 Saudi Dumps Dollars For Gold

2:29 Saudi & China Drives De-Dollarization

5:23 Massive $1.2 Trillion Interest Payments

7:46 Sponsor: Indigo Precious Metals

9:11 Yellen Denies Urgent Debt Crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_-HVooq2bU

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Afternoon 9-23-24

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

HONG KONG MONETARY REGULATOR LAUNCHES SECOND PHASE OF CBDC PROJECT

The HKMA has engaged 11 firms for advanced e-HKD+ digital currency trials, so far.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the launch of the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program, known as e-HKD, according to a Sept. 23 statement.

The second phase will delve into advanced use cases for digital money, emphasizing e-HKD and tokenized deposits for individuals and businesses. The first phase focused on testing CBDC applications in domestic retail payments, offline transactions, and the settlement of tokenized assets.

The HKMA stated that the initiative has evolved from its original e-HKD focus and is now rebranded as Project e-HKD+ to align with the changing fintech landscape.

e-HKD Applications
The HKMA has engaged 11 firms from various sectors to investigate e-HKD applications in three main areas, including tokenized asset settlement, programmability, and offline payments.

Some of the participants reportedly involved in phase 2 include ANZ, Airstar Bank, Aptos Labs, BlackRock, Bank of Communications (Hong Kong), ChinaAMC, China Mobile, DBS, Fidelity International, Kasikornbank, and Sanfield.

The HKMA stated that these firms will evaluate the commercial viability of new digital money forms within real-world settings, aiming to enhance accessibility for individuals and corporations.

The results of Phase 2 will provide insights into the practical challenges of creating a digital money ecosystem that integrates both publicly and privately issued digital currencies. Project e-HKD+ will further develop the necessary technology and legal framework to support potential future issuance of e-HKD for both individuals and businesses.

To foster collaboration, the HKMA will establish the e-HKD Industry Forum. This platform will enable participating institutions to discuss common challenges and explore the scalable implementation of new digital money forms. Industry-led working groups will address specific topics, initially focusing on programmability.

Similar to Phase 1, an e-HKD sandbox will be available for pilot participants to facilitate prototyping, development, and testing of use cases. During Phase 2, the HKMA will collaborate closely with the selected firms over the next 12 months to share key findings with the public by the end of next year.

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue stated:

“Project e-HKD+ signifies the HKMA’s commitment to digital money innovation.  The e-HKD Pilot Programme has provided a valuable opportunity for the HKMA to explore with the industry how new forms of digital money can add unique value to the general public.  The HKMA will continue to adopt a use-case driven approach in its exploration of digital money.”

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  CryptoSlate

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RIPPLE VS SEC: IS THE SEC PREPARING A LAST-DITCH APPEAL?

▪️Legal experts believe the SEC will file an appeal, but the regulator remains undecided, creating uncertainty for XRP.

▪️Ripple is confident in its legal position, and analysts foresee a potential bullish breakout for XRP despite the looming appeal.

Following the development of the SEC’s appeal against Ripple, CNF highlighted its effect has put the XRP community on edge, current updates in the ongoing Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit suggest that an appeal from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected. According to legal experts, the SEC seems poised to challenge Judge Torres’ rulings on the XRP case.

As shared on his X account, former SEC attorneys Marc Fagel and James Farrell have expressed confidence that the SEC will file an appeal, emphasizing that not doing so would reflect poorly on the regulator. The SEC has two weeks left before the deadline to submit the appeal.

As the deadline approaches, the XRP community is growing anxious. Attorney Fred Rispoli speculates that the SEC remains undecided about the appeal and could wait until the last minute to make an announcement. 

Meanwhile, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty have confirmed that Ripple does not plan to appeal and has secured a stay order on a $125 million penalty until further proceedings.

Interestingly, recent SEC actions in the Binance case suggest the agency may not appeal Judge Torres’ ruling regarding XRP’s programmatic sales, where the judge stated that buyers in programmatic sales were no different from secondary market purchasers.

XRP Price Surges Despite Legal Uncertainty
However, the trading volume has dropped by 25%, hinting at decreased activity among traders. Analysts are predicting a potential bullish breakout for XRP as Ripple prepares for its Ripple Swell 2024 event. The possibility of an SEC appeal could push XRP beyond its current $0.65 resistance level.

As of today, Ripple (XRP) is trading at $0.5897, with a loss of 1.09% in the past day and a 4.92% increase over the past week. See XRP price chart below.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  Crypto News Flash 

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CARDANO FOUNDER RESPONDS AS DEVELOPER INTRODUCES BITCOIN TO CARDANO BRIDGE

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson reacts with surprise as a Bitcoin developer unveils a seamless bridge between Bitcoin and Cardano apps.

A Bitcoin developer, known as elraulito, has announced a breakthrough in blockchain interoperability, revealing a seamless bridge between Bitcoin and Cardano applications.

The developer showcased a smart contract on Plutus V3, allowing Bitcoin wallets to interact directly with Cardano’s ecosystem. This enables users to send ADA, manage tokens, and stake in Cardano pools without requiring a new wallet.

Notably, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson reacted with surprise as the innovation could mark a new phase in cross-chain connectivity.

Smart Contract Capabilities Explained
The developer detailed how the smart contract was built using a combination of tools and protocols. Notably, the contract employs aiken, a Cardano smart contract language, and CIP69, which enhances the address’s programmability.

A multivalidator enables transactions, delegations, and reward withdrawals, while MeshJS manages off-chain transactions. Mesh, an open-source library, supports Web3 app development and currently offers one of the few implementations compatible with Plutus V3.

This bridge allows Bitcoin users to engage in Cardano’s ecosystem without additional software, providing a straightforward onboarding process. As the developer noted, these capabilities could potentially extend to every EVM chain, broadening blockchain usability and functionality.

Community Reactions and Technical Insights
The announcement generated questions among enthusiasts, eager to understand the mechanics and applications of the new bridge.

One user asked how Cardano actions could be sent from a Bitcoin wallet, to which the developer responded that Bitcoin users can sign Cardano actions from their existing wallets.

If the signature is verified, the action is executed by Cardano nodes. This functionality opens doors to onboarding users from outside the Cardano ecosystem, facilitating interactions like airdrops and liquid staking without changing wallets.

Further discussions focused on the validation process. The contract validates the signature by checking the UTXO, receiver, amount, and asset details against its outputs. This validation ensures that transactions align with predefined rules set within the smart contract, providing secure cross-chain operations.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:   The Crypto Basic

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BRICS News:

THE TALIBAN MOVEMENT SUBMITS APPLICATION TO ATTEND THE BRICS SUMMIT IN KAZAN

Representatives of the Taliban movement have sent an application to Moscow to attend the BRICS summit which is being held Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic on October 22-24, RIA Novosti reported on September 21.

As it has become known, the Taliban want to be represented at the BRICS summit by the acting deputy prime minister of the country, the head of the political wing of the Taliban terrorist movement, Abdullah Ghani Baradar.

"We express our interest in the participation of a high-level delegation in the summit, in particular, Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Ghani Baradar, as well as myself along with other participants," says an application sent by Nooriddin Azizi, the Taliban’s acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, to Yuri Ushakov, the Aide  to Russian President.  

BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. 

Originally identified to highlight investment opportunities, the grouping evolved into an actual geopolitical bloc, with their governments meeting annually at formal summits and coordinating multilateral policies since 2009.  Bilateral relations among BRICS are conducted mainly based on non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit.

The founding countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China held the first summit in Yekaterinburg in 2009, with South Africa joining the bloc a year later.  Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates joined the organization on January 1, 2024. 

Saudi Arabia is yet to officially join, but participates in the organization's activities as an invited nation.  BRICS is an informal group of countries that includes Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa.

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Source:  Asia-Plus

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The Downsides Of Buying A House In Cash

The Downsides Of Buying A House In Cash

Christy Bieber  Sun, September 22, 2024  Moneywise

My financial advisor says I shouldn't pay 100% cash for a house — is it better to take out a mortgage and invest in the S&P 500 instead?

If you have a lot of cash and are considering buying a property, you may be tempted to pay for the home outright. After all, not having a mortgage sounds nice.

But the reality is that it’s not always a good idea to buy your house in cash for many reasons. Before writing a big check for your real estate investment, you’ll want to consider the opportunity costs of tying up your money this way.

The downsides of buying a house in cash

The biggest downside of buying a house in cash is that you can’t invest the money you sink into the home.

Your return on investment (ROI) for paying cash is the interest you save on your mortgage loan. Even with rates still hovering near record highs, your ROI would still be around 6.93% (the 52-week average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage loan as of September 12, 2024.) Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has produced a 10% average annual return since its inception almost 70 years ago, offering a potentially higher ROI if you invest in the stock market.

There are also some other factors to think about.

If you itemize your deductions, you can get a tax break for your mortgage interest, so the government subsidizes your home purchase. Plus, your housing payment effectively gets cheaper every year due to inflation, which reduces the value of the money you're making housing payments with.

TO READ MORE:   https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/financial-advisor-says-shouldnt-pay-113300313.html

“Iraq at the UN” News Posted by Clare at KTFA 9-23-2024

KTFA:

Clare:  Prime Minister: We are working to support investments that aim to diversify the economy away from oil

9/22/2024

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said that we are working to support investments that aim to diversify the economy away from oil, while focusing on the role of the private sector in providing job opportunities.

The Prime Minister stressed in his speech at the Future Summit on Confronting Future Challenges, which is being held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York: The need to give Iraq priority in climate financing as it is one of the most affected countries, and we have begun implementing our commitments stipulated in the National Contributions Document.

The Prime Minister also stressed the keenness to provide incentives to the private sector and invest in renewable energy projects, which reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and contributes to a more sustainable future.    LINK

Clare:  Prime Minister meets Kenyan President in New York

9/22/2024  Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed the need to enhance mutual diplomatic representation between Iraq and Kenya.

The Prime Minister's media office stated in a statement received by Mawazine News that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received at his residence in New York, today, Sunday, the President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto, on the sidelines of his participation in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

 During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, supporting their frameworks in many fields, ways to consolidate joint cooperation, and everything that would enhance the interests of their peoples. The two sides also discussed the file of Kenyan workers in Iraq."

The Prime Minister referred to "the foundations of the relationship between Iraq and Kenya, which date back decades," stressing "the need to enhance mutual diplomatic representation and develop the level of fruitful economic partnership."

For his part, the Kenyan President praised "Iraq's pivotal role in the region and its efforts to enhance security and stability in it. He also expressed his country's desire to build the best relations between the two friendly countries in the economic and trade fields."

At the end of the meeting, the two sides exchanged official invitations to visit both countries, in order to develop bilateral relations at various levels and fields.  LINK

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Clare: International Praise for the Central Bank of Iraq: A Model for Developing Strategies that Serve the Development of the Banking Sector 

9/23/2024  Baghdad

The Regional Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Iraq at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Fawaz Al-Balbeisi, confirmed today, Monday, that Iraq is one of the first countries to adopt a comprehensive approach to governance and environmental and social accountability, noting that the Central Bank of Iraq is a model for developing strategies that serve the development of the banking sector. 

Al-Balbeisi said in a speech during the launch ceremony of the Financial Sustainability Map Project and the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Guide for Banks, that “Iraq has provided humanity with justice and law, and it is not surprising that it is one of the first countries to adopt a comprehensive approach to environmental and social governance and accountability,” indicating that “this new achievement comes as a result of the strategic partnership between the International Finance Corporation and the Central Bank of Iraq in cooperation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and our joint efforts to develop an advanced Iraqi banking sector that contributes to Iraq’s sustainable future.”

He added that “the achievements that we celebrate today are a very important step for the Iraqi banking sector towards establishing sound practices of environmental, social and corporate governance standards that are consistent with international standards and rules, where they are not just a reference framework for celebration, but rather a systematic approach achieved by the banking sector,” noting that “environmental and governance standards have changed the environment and governance of the institution, and are a standard for professional excellence and have become a basic requirement for managing and reducing risks and thus financial sustainability and business prosperity.”

He continued: "Today, this event gains great importance in light of Iraq's confrontation with the challenges led by climate change, which requires approximately $233 billion until 2040 to respond to the development gaps necessary to move towards sustainable economic paths."

He continued, "Environmental, social and corporate governance responsibility is not only a statement of transparency, accountability and fairness, but also essential components of responsible investment strategies committed to sustainable practices and ethical standards in all financing and investment decisions. The Iraqi banking sector represents the provision of the necessary financing to meet its nationally defined goals in Iraq, and all of this highlights the importance of the role of the Central Bank, led by Ali Al-Alaq, in achieving this goal."

He pointed out that "with the development of the banking, financial and operational sector's capabilities over the past years, this achievement is complementary to other initiatives led by the Central Bank, the latest of which was the launch of the national strategy last May."

He pointed out that "the Central Bank is a model in developing strategies that serve the development of the banking sector in a way that reflects positively on the external view of the banking system and makes it a tributary that enhances sustainable development in Iraq," expressing his "thanks to the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for their support in reaching this achievement and to the Central Bank team and the International Finance Corporation whose tireless work enabled us to reach this achievement."  LINK

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Clare: Prime Minister invites Secretary-General of Digital Cooperation Organization to visit Iraq

9/22/2024  Baghdad - WAA

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani extended an invitation to the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization, Dima Al-Yahya, to visit Iraq.

The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received yesterday evening, Sunday, Baghdad time, the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization, Dima Al-Yahya, on the sidelines of his participation in New York in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly."

At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his "thanks for Dima Al-Yahya's serious efforts and interest in Iraq's accession to the organization, which represents a personal interest for him, with what the organization can provide in terms of expertise, skills, training, and codification of laws and rules for all digital businesses, most notably digital trade and how to activate and benefit from it." 

The Prime Minister stated that "a higher committee for digital transformation in Iraq has been formed, headed by the Prime Minister, and the committee will develop a comprehensive strategy for digital businesses and artificial intelligence, in line with Iraq's ambitions and international requirements in the field of digital transformation, extending an official invitation to Al-Yahya to visit Iraq."

For her part, Al-Yahya welcomed "Iraq's approval to join the Digital Cooperation Organization, as there are multiple action plans and programs that will soon see the light in Iraq after it signs the organization's charter, and she stressed that Iraq will be one of the countries that benefit from the transfer of skills and training."  LINK

Clare:  Prime Minister: Committed to supporting multilateralism in addressing global challenges

9/22/2024  Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed, on Sunday, the commitment to work with the international community to find common solutions and cooperate in building a better and more sustainable future for all, while calling for strengthening international cooperation in the fields of land, maritime, cyber, and outer space security, in order to ensure comprehensive security.

The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement, which was reviewed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that the Prime Minister participated in the Future Summit held in New York on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

He pointed out that "the summit aims to enhance cooperation on key challenges, bridge gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) and the United Nations Charter, and lay the foundations for more effective global cooperation that can deal with today's challenges and any new threats that may arise in the future."

He explained that "the Prime Minister delivered Iraq's speech at the summit, during which he stressed the pursuit of serious steps towards achieving sustainable development and effectively responding to the goals of the National Development Plan (2024-2028), by adopting comprehensive strategic reforms." 

The following are the most prominent points made in the Prime Minister's speech at the Future Summit:

• We are working to enhance economic reform and improve the conditions of the most vulnerable groups.

• We have adopted a strategy that advances vulnerable groups in terms of social justice, and builds human resource capacities through developing education and health, and caring for youth and women.

• Committed to establishing the concepts of climate justice, especially in combating drought and desertification and ensuring the sustainability of water resources and food security.

• Confronting climate challenges requires effective international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention and the Paris Agreement.

• We stress the need to give Iraq priority in climate finance, as it is one of the most affected countries, and we have begun implementing our commitments set forth in the National Contributions Document.

• We support investments aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil, with a focus on the role of the private sector in providing job opportunities.

• Sustainable development requires ambitious investments, and we are keen to provide incentives to the private sector and invest in renewable energy projects.

• We strengthen our international relations on the basis of mutual respect and common interests, and commitment to the principle of not allowing our territories to be used to attack other countries.

• We support all efforts to promote human rights and involve civil society organizations in achieving development goals.

• Achieving peace requires a joint international effort, and diplomacy and dialogue are key to achieving stability.

• We call for strengthening international cooperation in the areas of land, maritime, cyber, and outer space security, to ensure comprehensive security.

• Science and technology are the basis of sustainable development, and we are working to transition to a digital economy and provide an integrated database to support decision-making.

• We seek to enhance international cooperation in the field of technology transfer and capacity building, while supporting Iraqi inventors in every forum.

• We encourage scientific research in clean oil and gas technologies, and work to enhance technical education to provide young people with the skills required for the modern labor market.

• Enhancing international cooperation is essential to ensure that countries have access to the necessary tools and capabilities to benefit from artificial intelligence in a responsible and ethical manner.

• We emphasize the importance of adopting clear strategies for using artificial intelligence safely and responsibly to serve humanity.

• We seek to provide a supportive environment for youth by holding workshops to enhance their role in development.

• We are keen to provide advanced educational opportunities and training programs, and cooperate with the United Nations to develop indicators to measure youth development.

• We call for reforming international institutions to enhance their representation and ability to address global challenges.

• We are committed to public sector governance, combating corruption, removing obstacles to private sector growth, and focusing on accelerating digital transformation and activating laws to hold violators accountable.

• Iraq is committed to working with the international community to find common solutions, and our cooperation will contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

• We stress the need to end the ongoing aggression on Gaza and Lebanon, and work to establish security and stability in the region and the world.  LINK

Economist’s “News and Views” Monday 9-23-2024

Last Time Fed Cut 50 bps Was The Start Of The Great Financial Crisis

Arcadia Economics:  9-23-2024

The markets are cheering that the Federal Reserve is once again back to lowering interests rates, and at a faster than expected pace.

 But the history of the beginning of new rate cutting cycles shows that all might not be so easily fixed. Especially when we look back to the last 50 basis point cut, which was delivered right as the Great Financial Crisis really began to accelerate.

So Vince Lanci looks through what's happened in the past, and compares that to the situation we face today. And to find out more, click to watch the video now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBuBTaTpU4o

U.S. Can ‘No Longer Afford Debt’, Only Way To Avoid Biggest Default In History | Luke Gromen

David Lin:  9-21-2024

Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest For The Trees, discusses the insurmountable amounts of debt the U.S. now faces, and what must be done to avoid a sovereign debt default.

0:00 - Intro

1:20 - Dollar crisis

5:53 - Sovereign debt crisis

9:35 - Rising U.S. debt

9:30 - Dollar outlook

13:30 - Fed funding deficits?

18:45 - Causes of inflation

25:00 - Tariffs

27:35 - Anti-price gouging

30:18 - Inflation/interest rate outlook

33:00 - Gold and Bitcoin

 42:00 - National security

45:00 - Recession signs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx4p3X-ZpYs

Global War To DISTRACT From Currency Crisis - "I Hope I'm Wrong" | Matthew Piepenburg

Liberty and Finance:  9-21-2024

Matthew Piepenburg discusses the alarming state of the global financial system, arguing that it is caught in a cycle of excessive debt and centralization.

He highlights his forthcoming article titled "Global Snapshot: Stupid, Broken, and Evil," emphasizing that the current system is unsustainable, with war serving as a convenient distraction for politicians.

Piepenburg expresses concern over the Federal Reserve's recent emergency rate cut, suggesting it signifies a desperate attempt to manage an inevitable crisis rather than a sign of economic strength.

He points out that inflation is a persistent issue, exacerbated by poor fiscal policies and a political unwillingness to make necessary reforms.

 Finally, he notes a growing global trend away from reliance on the U.S. dollar as countries seek to protect their wealth through hard assets, indicating a significant shift in the financial landscape.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:44 Fed rate cut

13:50 Economic reality

19:03 Holding hard assets

 34:13 War as a distraction

48:15 Von Greyerz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv1EYMl5uhk

“Coffee With MarkZ” Monday Morning Chat 9-23-2024

Thank you MarkZ for all your time, and encouragement daily….. PDK

MarkZ  Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Welcome to another week of great expectations

Member: Well, we didn’t wake up to an RV, or am I just not awake yet? lol

Member: Good morning everyone, hoping that passing the HCL law will start the RV process.

​​Member: IMO-The HCL approval is in the missing Gazette... when they are ready they will post it.

Member: RV info was really lit up yesterday! from Iraq. HCL approved?

MZ: It saw a lot of movement over the weekend.

MZ: In Iraq: Pay attention to this one. “Al Alaq –We are constantly reviewing the deletion of dinar zeros and there are no restrictions on the balances in America”  That part “No restrictions” is telling us that Iraq is in charge of its own money . In this article when you do a deep dive in it- they are doing exactly what they did in Kuwait with the terminology and phrasing and telling us it’s time to remove those zeros.

MZ: In Kuwait they greatly increased the value…they had to turn them in for lower denomination notes or deposit them in banks….

Member: If there are no restrictions on Iraq, why are we still waiting? I was not here during Kuwait, so not sure how this actually moves forward. Hard to not be numb to good news.

MZ: Those restrictions just suddenly disappeared.

Member: The fact that Iraq and the currency is in mainstream media is all I needed to calm down after over a decade of this speculation

Member: So we have to exchange our 25 k notes for lower denoms before we exchange?

MZ: No….That is how it worked in Kuwait

Member: Some are saying we have to exchange our big 25 k notes into lower denoms to exchange…….IMO exchanging the 25K bills into smaller bills is probably really just in Iraq as we don't got to the store to spend them

Member: Mark - when the zeros are deleted and the new lower currency is released in Iraq - is that notice to those outside Iraq to convert the $25,000 notes to the newer notes?

MZ: Now we go to another key piece…..”Tomorrow the launch of employees salary financing”  That came out yesterday so it is today. Today they are getting paid. This is HCL (Hydro Carbon Law) stuff going on.

MZ: “Kurdistan deposits nearly 100 Billion dinars of its non-oil revenues in the Baghdad Treasury”  IMO they would not be doing this if they were not done with HCL  Look for an announcement at any moment.

Member: "Sudani has gone to the US treasury to deliver a new exchange rate This time Sudani goes, not Alak !!!" - Frank 26

MZ: That is the Rumor….We have Sudani in New York and Al Alak (Governor of the CBI) is openly discussing deleting the zeros- which is kind of a first for him. And we have HCL movement in Iraq. There is big stuff going on

Member: Alaq announces pioneering financial sustainability map for Iraq’s banking sector???? That article today Mark? That’s got to be the RV!!

Member: Did your euro bond contact have his meeting on sat?

MZ: There is a lot of chatter on the bond side- but nobody has been paid yet. Funds did not release over the weekend like they hoped. We should get updates today to see where they are at in that process.

MZ: No update on CMKX but I was really hoping to see fines and penalties by now…but we have not.

​​Member: I heard as of today, Canada will no longer accept the US Dollar, Hope this is true?

Member: simply lynn posted video saying on forex charts dinar is trading at $3.25 she posted it in her rapid updates yesterday via someone who works on forex

Member: I would jump for joy at that rate!!

Member: Oct. 1st. 159 countries to stop using the U.S.Dollar. This has to be huge .

Member: And Oct 1st is the first day of the new US fiscal year.

Member: ​​I keep saying…!!! Nothing is going to happen until the new USTN is out !

​​Member: FYI - 100 days from today, we'll officially be in 2025.

MZ: Be aware a crippling port strike is scheduled to happen in a week on the east coast. A lot of food and paper goods come through those ports.

Member: A good time to stock up again on paper towels and toilet paper….lol

Member: Judy on the restored republic posted someone saying to sign up for the QFS now.

MZ: You cannot sign up for the QFS. Be careful there are a lot of scammers and misinformation out there. Also people pretending to be somebody else. Most of the scams are on telegram….we have changed our site to read only……and opening a discord sight which is free with no ads . The link is  https://discord.com/invite/AxGE6k4pvx

MZ: I probably will soon also be leaving Twitch….that is another reason to use discord

Member: It’s really hard to stay positive with all these delays

Member: The day isn't over yet! Emails can come at any moment - keep the faith!

Member: Have a great day everyone…..see you all tonight

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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday AM 9-23-2024

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Mon. 23 Sept. 2024

Compiled Mon. 23 Sept. 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:

“On Tues. 1 Oct. 2024 Corp. Dissolves – Ends Fiat Monetary System Experiment. Gold/Asset-Backed Quantum Financial System Locked, Loaded & Taking Over.” …on Telegram Sat. 21 Sept. 2024

“The first week in October over the Emergency Broadcast System, the military will reveal all. Also, in the first week of October, we expect to see various countries adopting and rolling out a valid QFS. Military reserves and armies are expected to be activated in the US, Canada, UK, EU, Iceland, South America, Mexico, African regions, Malaysia and over 80 other countries.” … (JFK Jr.) on Telegram Sat. 21 Sept. 2024

Judy Note: Tues. 1 Oct. is the date the new United States of America Restored Republic and Global Currency Reset begin and when the Cabal’s fiscal year ends. Most important, Tues. 1 Oct. is the deadline for banks to be Basel III Compliant (monies backed by gold) or they will be closed. The banks will be taking on a different role as service-only centers.  In other words, after Tues. 1 Oct. the Caball which has been officially bankrupt since 2008, will no longer have access to US Taxpayer dollars.

Sun. 22 Sept. 2024 Zimbabwe GESARA: Six million rural Zimbabweans to receive Title Deeds in rural areas. Did Zimbabwe just get liberated? Title deeds to land being given out to humanity, along with trust funds set up for the people!

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BRICS Alliance; Chinese Elders:

BRICS was an Alliance of the nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa formed in 2008 after the so-called US “Mortgage Crisis.” In reality the crisis happened when the C***l continued to print fiat US Dollars while bankrupt and unable to even pay interest on gold borrowed from the Chinese Elders which backed that US Dollar, the basis for international trade. In the ensuing years since BRICS formed, they evaluated gold and resources of 209 nations in preparation for a Global Currency Reset. After the GCR all countries currencies would be at a 1:1 with each other instead of relying on the fiat US Dollar for international trade.

The Chinese Elders were composed of different multigenerational Chinese families living in the Philippines who over centuries, owned and held  responsibility for around 90% of the world’s gold, lending it out to countries for establishment of their financial systems. There were five top Chinese Elders who were responsible for the Global Currency Reset and RV release of funds.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/09/23/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-september-23-2024/

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Ariel: IQD Holders What would you do if you woke up tomorrow morning and suddenly realize you are a multi millionaire 3 times over? Are you all ready for that type of money?

Because at this point I am expecting the rate change at any moment.

When you exchange don’t act like you don’t know how to log on to X and speak. Because a lot of you all about to start acting bad & bougie.

Anyway I hope you all bought all you need. The rate release is but a glance away. Ariel

Source(s):https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1838040718201295114

Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:The crooks are also talking on TV.  Every time a commercial comes out...They're saying changing the rate will be a disaster.   FRANK:   The crooks are Iran/parliament...The only reason they're saying this is because they know very well the rate is about to change.  It's no secret.  Sudani is preparing the whole Middle East and all his people for the change this year.

Nader From The Mid East   They're going to remove the 3 zeros soon... In 1990 Kuwait did the same thing...If you go back in that time and you find the article, you can read it, it's the same article come out, the big bills are going to be the same than the small bills...25,000 dinars they're going to count like 25.  What they did was the opposite, the whole opposite, the 25,000 become 25,000.  They stayed 25,000.  When you go change your money [Iraqi dinars] this is what's going to having...You'll have three weeks to find a way to exchange your money to small category dinar.  Once you change your money to small categories you guys safe.  That's how it's going to work...

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Alak speak about banking sector Iqd

Nader:  9-23-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt9zaHivQLc

Iraq News Highlights and Points To Ponder Monday AM 9-23-24

Corruption Deals And The Assassination Of An Honest Employee... What Is Happening At The Border Crossings?

Economy   2024-09-23 | 2,121 views   Sumerian News – Economy  The political analyst revealedtributaryAl-Atwani,todayMonday, the secrets of what is happening at the border crossings and how to treat the honest employee, while he pointed out thatThe Iraqi StateCompletely unable to control border crossings.

Al-Atwani said in an interview with Sumaria News, "The border crossings are considered one of the sovereign gates of the Iraqi state, and one of the most important outlets for corruption for political parties," noting that "there is poor treatment of expatriates and Iraqi citizens, and they rely on a political party."

He pointed out that "the political parties inIraqMost of them have military wings, and therefore there are justifications and power for the corrupt person present at the border crossings and protection from dismissal from his position or follow-up and monitoring of all his activities,” indicating that “the border crossings are one of the economic gates through which many corruption deals pass, including currency smuggling, money laundering and drug trafficking.”

He revealed that “every employee who seeks to report the existence of a corruption deal is exposed to dismissal, beating and continuous penalties, and some of them are physically liquidated.

There are cases that we have witnessed in previous years, and the best evidence is a police officer who was assassinated in a hideous manner and was thrown into a kerosene tank as a result of reporting oil smuggling at the crossings.BasraTwo years ago.”

He concluded by saying that “the companySumerI addressed directlyPrime MinisterWith more than 200 thousand barrels smuggled through the northern ports, stressing that "the Iraqi state is completely unable to control the border ports, which are one of the biggest doors to corruption."  LINK

Corruption And Forgery Files Revealed, Comparable To The Theft Of The Century

Policy  Information / Anbar ..   A responsible source in Anbar Governorate revealed, today, Monday, forged transaction files with amounts equivalent to the theft of the century in Anbar.

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The source told Al-Maalouma Agency that "the supervisory authorities are investigating the current governor of Anbar, Mohammed Al-Karbouli, and the personal aide of the dismissed Speaker of Parliament, Mohammed Al-Halbousi, Ahmed Al-Jaberi, and other leaders of the Progress Party, regarding the forgery of official documents in the governorate and Baghdad, the value of which reaches more than 2 trillion dinars."

He added, "These amounts were transferred to local banks under fictitious names during the period when Halbousi was the Speaker of Parliament and Karbouli was the director of his office."

He continued, "Al-Karbouli supervised the management of this operation, noting that the investigations indicate that there was a large financial waste in Halbousi's office at that time."

He expected that "these files will topple big heads related to Halbousi and former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi." LINK

Kurdistan Region Faces A Financial Shortfall Of 243 Billion Dinars To Cover August Salaries

2024-09-23 Shafaq News/ An informed source reported on Monday that the Kurdistan Region needs 998 billion Iraqi dinars to cover the salaries of last August, in light of the ongoing financial crisis resulting from the delay in transferring financial shares from the federal government in Baghdad.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, "Baghdad sent 572 billion dinars to the Kurdistan Region yesterday, Sunday, while 183 billion dinars remain due from salaries for previous months."

He added, "There is still a shortfall of 243 billion dinars to fully secure salaries."

According to the source, the Kurdistan Region's employee salary crisis is considered one of the most sensitive issues in the financial relationship between Erbil and Baghdad. Despite previous financial agreements aimed at regulating federal budget transfers to the region, repeated delays by the central government have created increasing financial gaps, which have greatly affected the regional government's ability to distribute salaries on time.

This crisis includes hundreds of thousands of public sector employees in the region, who rely primarily on these salaries to cover their basic needs.

The irregularity of salary payments has increased pressure on the Kurdistan Regional Government, which has previously been forced to take austerity measures such as reducing or postponing salaries.

In statements to Shafaq News Agency correspondent, a number of public sector employees in Sulaymaniyah expressed their dissatisfaction with the impact of the delay in paying salaries on their living conditions.

“The delay in salaries has directly affected our ability to meet our daily needs. I can no longer cover my living expenses or pay my rent on time, and the economic situation is getting worse with each passing month without getting my salary on time,” said Dilshad Omar, a teacher at a government school in Sulaymaniyah.

Another health sector employee, who preferred not to reveal her name, spoke about the major challenges she faces: “We are forced to borrow from relatives or banks to cover basic needs. The continuous delay in disbursing salaries has made many of us live in a state of instability, as we do not know when we will be able to pay bills or buy necessities.”

Regarding the impact of delayed salaries on market activity, Ibrahim Ahmed, a grocery store owner in Sulaymaniyah, said: “Since the beginning of the salary crisis, market activity has declined significantly. Many customers used to buy in installments or request to postpone payment until they received their salaries, but this continuous delay has made many of them unable to pay their debts or make large purchases.”

He added, "The commercial movement has become weak, especially in times of financial crises, as people have started to buy only the essentials, and even these have seen their sales decline significantly. We, as traders, suffer just like employees, as we also depend on the strength of the market, and if people do not have money, it is natural that everyone will be affected."

The salary crisis began years ago with the escalation of financial and political tensions between Erbil and Baghdad, as the regional government relied on financial transfers from Baghdad in addition to local revenues, especially from oil. However, these transfers were irregular, which led to the accumulation of financial dues and delayed payment of salaries, especially with the decline in oil prices and the increase in government expenditures.

With no clear solutions in the near term, the salary crisis remains one of the major challenges facing the regional government, especially in light of the difficult economic conditions and the decline in available financial resources.

The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced yesterday, Sunday, the deposit of a sum of money amounting to about 100 billion dinars in financial revenues for non-oil revenues for last May.  LINK

Full Text Of Al-Sudani's Speech At The Future Summit In New York

Baghdad Today – Baghdad  Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed, today, Sunday, September 22, 2024, the importance of adopting clear strategies for using artificial intelligence in a safe and responsible manner to serve humanity.

Al-Sudani participated in the Future Summit, which was held in New York today, Sunday, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The summit aims to enhance cooperation on key challenges and bridge gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) and the UN Charter, and lay the foundations for more effective global cooperation that can address today’s challenges and emerging threats in the future.

Al-Sudani delivered Iraq's speech at the summit, during which he stressed the pursuit of serious steps towards achieving sustainable development and effective response to the goals of the National Development Plan (2024-2028), by adopting comprehensive strategic reforms.

The following are the most important points made in the Prime Minister’s speech at the Future Summit:

We work to enhance economic reform and improve the conditions of the most vulnerable groups.

 We have adopted a strategy that advances vulnerable groups in terms of social justice, building human resource capacities through developing education and health, and caring for youth and women.

- Committed to establishing the concepts of climate justice, especially in combating drought and desertification and ensuring the sustainability of water resources and food security.

- Addressing climate challenges requires effective international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention and the Paris Agreement.

We stress the need to give Iraq priority in climate finance, as it is one of the most affected countries, and we have begun implementing our commitments set forth in the National Contributions Document.

- We support investments that aim to diversify the economy away from oil, with our focus on the role of the private sector in providing job opportunities.

Sustainable development requires ambitious investments, and we are keen to provide incentives to the private sector and invest in renewable energy projects.

- We strengthen our international relations on the basis of mutual respect and common interests, and adhere to the principle of not allowing our territories to be used to attack other countries.

- We support all efforts to promote human rights and involve civil society organizations in achieving development goals.

Achieving peace requires a joint international effort, and diplomacy and dialogue are key to achieving stability.

- We call for strengthening international cooperation in the areas of land, maritime, cyber, and outer space security, in order to ensure comprehensive security. 

Science and technology are the basis of sustainable development, and we are working to move to the digital economy and provide an integrated database to support decision-making.

We seek to enhance international cooperation in the field of technology transfer and capacity building, while supporting Iraqi inventors in every forum.

- We encourage scientific research in clean oil and gas technologies, and work to enhance technical education to provide young people with the skills required for the modern labor market.  

-Strengthening international cooperation is essential to ensure that countries have access to the tools and capabilities needed to harness AI responsibly and ethically.

We seek to provide a supportive environment for youth by holding workshops to enhance their role in development.

We are keen to provide advanced educational opportunities and training programs, and we cooperate with the United Nations to develop indicators to measure youth development.

 -We call for reforming international institutions to enhance their representation and ability to address global challenges.

We are committed to public sector governance, combating corruption, removing obstacles to private sector growth, and focusing on accelerating digital transformation and enforcing laws to hold violators accountable.

Iraq is committed to working with the international community to find common solutions, and our cooperation will contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.   LINK

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 9-23-24

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Ripple CLO Talks Congress Insights on SEC and XRP

▪️Professor Reiners emphasized the need for Congress to address the regulatory gap in the crypto spot market.

▪️Ripple’s argument against XRP being a security aligns with Reiners’ testimony on investment contracts.

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, has responded to Professor Lee Reiners testifying before Congress, which provided an illuminating viewpoint on the continuing legal dispute between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Reiners, known as both a pro-SEC and anti-crypto advocate, acknowledged the SEC’s recent setback in the Ripple case, underscoring three key factors with substantial significance for the crypto industry and Ripple’s journey.

Questioning the Regulatory Gaps and Decentralization in Crypto Laws
To begin, Reiners identified a significant regulatory gap in the crypto spot market, pointing out that neither the SEC nor the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) currently regulate this sector. This observation highlights an obvious flaw in the current regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.

Reiners believes Congress should take a more active role in closing this regulatory hole. Ripple’s Alderoty agreed, emphasizing the importance of legislative action to better address the changing crypto ecosystem.

Another key argument addressed by Reiners was the concept of decentralization in relation to securities legislation. He criticized the idea that securities regulations should be predicated on a “mystical” decentralization threshold, alluding to a 2018 speech by former SEC Director William Hinman.

This statement has sparked debate within the crypto community, particularly because it hinted that certain cryptocurrencies could be immune from securities restrictions if they achieved a sufficient level of decentralization.

Reiners’ stance is consistent with the broader crypto industry, which has long stated that decentralization should not be used to determine whether an asset is a security.

Reiners also addressed the topic of investment contracts, citing analogies to the landmark Howey Test case concerning orange groves. He underlined that the object of an investment contract, such as orange groves, is not a security in and of itself. A management contract must be present when something is considered security.

This viewpoint is consistent with Ripple’s central argument that XRP should not be categorized as a security since it does not meet the criteria for being an investment contract.

The Impact of SEC Changing Leadership on Crypto Regulation
One of Reiners’ most memorable comments was that “SEC chairs come and go,” implying that regulatory landscapes might move dramatically with changes in leadership.

This insight serves as a reminder of the transient nature of regulatory interpretations, implying that Ripple’s case may result in different consequences if future SEC leadership takes a fresh perspective on cryptocurrencies.

While the crypto community eagerly monitors these events, doubt remains over XRP’s future, notably whether the SEC would appeal the Ripple case verdict before the deadline of October 7, 2024.

This lingering uncertainty is currently placing downward pressure on the XRP price, which was $0.5843 at the time of this post, representing a slightly 0.55% fall over the last 24 hours.

On the other hand, Ripple’s partner, SBI Holdings, has made substantial progress in researching the integration of token-based bank deposits with central bank digital currencies. According to a CNF report, SBI Holdings has joined Project Agora, which aims to examine how tokenized commercial bank deposits might be integrated with wholesale CBDCs on a single ledger.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  Crypto News Flash

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AUSTRALIA TIGHTENS GRIP ON CRYPTO STARTUPS WITH CORPORATE LAW CHANGES

Key Takeaways

▪️Australia wants all crypto exchanges to hold financial services licenses.
▪️The country has so far had limited success in its crackdown on the crypto industry.
▪️As of 2022, over one million Australians held at least one form of cryptocurrency.

Australia is set to further enhance the regulation of the cryptocurrency industry by requiring all crypto exchanges to hold financial services licenses.

The move will see the country’s corporate watchdog push for updated regulations to be enforced over the next two months, the Australian Financial Review reported.

Australia Tightens Grip on Crypto
The new licensing requirements are required as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) considers most major crypto assets to be relevant under the country’s Corporate Act, according to ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland.

Crypto developers in the country have been confused about whether or not they should obtain an Australian Financial Services (AFS) license.

An AFS is needed for a “financial product,” which is when an individual takes on a financial risk or makes an investment.

ASIC is currently embroiled in two major court cases involving two crypto startups that have not obtained a license.

“ASIC’s message is that a significant number of crypto-asset firms in the Australian market are likely to need a license under the current law. This is because we think many widely traded crypto assets are a financial product,” Kirkland said.

ASIC Has Had Limited Success
ASIC will update its “Information Paper 225” for a November release. The regulatory paper will clarify how cryptocurrencies and other financial products should be treated.

So far, ASIC has had limited success penalizing crypto exchanges without a license.

Block Earner, an Australian crypto startup founded in 2021, was taken to court by ASIC, which alleged that the company was working unlawfully without a license. The Federal Court sided with Block Earner, claiming the startup had been operating lawfully.

ASIC sued Finder Wallet for not registering as a financial service. The court ultimately ruled that the startup did not need a license to operate.

The Australian watchdog is appealing both court decisions.

Australia and Crypto
Like the rest of the world, Australia has an evolving relationship with cryptocurrency.

In 2022, research firm Roy Morgan found that over one million Australians own at least one form of cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano.

A 2023 study by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) found nearly 3 in 10 Aussie investors plan to buy crypto in the next year, with 15% already holding digital assets.

However, While Australia has generally welcomed innovation in the crypto space, a strong emphasis on consumer protection has remained.

According to a Finder report powered by Coinbase, 50% of Australian owners said the security and reputation of an exchange are the most important features to them.

Last month, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that half of crypto-related Facebook ads were scams.

The ACCC alleged that Meta was aware of crypto scams in its ads for the past six years.

“Meta has been aware that a significant proportion of cryptocurrency advertisements on the Facebook platform have used misleading or deceptive promotional practices,” the company said in a court ruling.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  CCN

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GOLD FOLLOWS BITCOIN PRICE RALLY TO NEW RECORD HIGHS, WILL MOMENTUM CONTINUE?

Inflation hedges, such as gold, have emerged as a more attractive option for diversification along with Bitcoin which is nor preparing for a mega rally in Q4.

Key Notes
▪️Gold has surged to a record high of $2,629 per ounce, gaining 5% in the past two weeks, following Fed rate cuts.
▪️Rising geopolitical risks, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have increased the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset.
▪️Goldman Sachs forecasts further growth in gold prices, projecting a surge to $2,700 by early 2025.

The gold price has been hitting new highs following the Fed rate cut last week while following the Bitcoin price trajectory recently. Over the past week, the BTC price has surged over 8.5% moving all the way to $64,000.

On the other hand, the gold price touched a record high of $2,629 per ounce on September 23. Within the last 15 days, the yellow metal has registered strong 5% gains. The major boost comes following the 50 bps rate cut by the Federal Reserve which served as the tailwind for the yellow metal.

A decrease in interest rates diminishes the appeal of assets linked to Fed-determined returns, like short-term government bonds, while making inflation hedges, such as gold, a more attractive option for diversification.

Furthermore, the appetite for gold investments has been growing recently amid rising geopolitical risks such as the ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas. On the other hand, the uncertainty around the 2024 US elections is also another factor contributing to this.

Furthermore, banking giant Goldman Sachs recently reported that the gold purchases by central banks have tripled following the last two years of the Russia-Ukraine war. With more Fed rate cuts expected this year, Goldman Sachs researchers predict that the gold price will surge to $2,700 by early next year.

Gold Rally Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon
Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at Bleakley Financial Group, noted that gold has yet to surpass its inflation-adjusted peak of $3,200, set in 1980. Meanwhile, gold advocate Peter Schiff took the opportunity to criticize digital assets in a post on X on Sept. 23. Schiff noted:

“Gold just hit another record high, but few investors notice or care. With so much attention focused on Bitcoin, investors are not only missing out on gold’s gains but the significance of the rise.”

On the other hand, Bitcoin is also showing strength gearing up for a mega rally moving ahead in Q4 2024. 10x Research founder and CEO Markus Thielen noted that the chances of a major breakout increase as we approach the October-to-March period.

“Bitcoin’s 2024 performance has once again followed its seasonal pattern – just as it did in 2023. This is why traders should anticipate a major breakout, potentially reaching new all-time highs in Q4 2024,” he added.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday Morning 9-23-2024

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani meets in New York with the Yemeni President and the Kuwaiti Crown Prince, stressing the depth of relations

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed, on Sunday, when he received Yemeni President Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi in New York, Iraq's keenness to support Yemen's stability.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency, "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received this evening, Sunday, Baghdad time, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, on the sidelines of his participation in New York in the meetings of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly."

The office pointed out that "the meeting reviewed the overall internal situation in Yemen, the surrounding regional situation, its developments and its impact on the region." According to the office's statement, Al-Sudani pointed to "the depth of the historical and fraternal ties that unite Iraq and Yemen," stressing "Iraq's keenness to support Yemen's stability, the importance of finding solutions through internal dialogue, and providing appropriate conditions for the brotherly Yemeni people to enjoy prosperity and development."

For his part, Al-Alimi welcomed the "reopening of embassies between the two countries, and considered it a supportive step to strengthen fraternal relations and support communication between the two brotherly peoples."

In addition, the media office noted that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received this evening, Sunday, Baghdad time, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, in New York, on the sidelines of his participation in the meetings of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly."

Al-Sudani stressed, "The depth of the fraternal relations between Iraq and Kuwait, which the government has established in its program that includes strengthening relations with sister Arab countries, and strengthening the bonds of cooperation with them in various fields." The Prime Minister stressed "Iraq's keenness to advance cooperation with Kuwait, and develop it in a way that achieves bilateral interests."

According to the statement, the two sides stressed "the resumption of the work of the joint technical committees between the two countries."

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also met, this evening, Sunday, Baghdad time, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volk Türk.

A statement from Al-Sudani's office received by Shafaq News Agency stated that the meeting discussed the qualitative development witnessed by the human rights file in Iraq, as Al-Sudani confirmed that the government views the Universal Periodic Review as an essential mechanism in promoting and protecting human rights, noting that Iraq will discuss its fourth periodic report in January of next year after it voted on it in the last cabinet meeting.

According to the statement, Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's commitment to human rights standards, as a party to international agreements and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, appreciating the efforts of the human rights team working within the UNAMI mission in Iraq, and the breadth of measures implemented by the Iraqi government to preserve the rights of minorities and spectrums of the components of the Iraqi people, and to provide assistance to victims of terrorism and the dictatorial regime.

The Prime Minister stated that Iraq has succeeded in establishing a successful experience in the field of transitional justice, and the government has proceeded with the legal and executive framework for all human rights principles, in accordance with the Iraqi constitution and approved international standards.

For his part, the High Commissioner indicated the Commission's desire to open a representative office in Iraq, in order to raise the level of cooperation in the field of capacity development, technical, economic and social cooperation, and in the field of the environment, according to the statement.  link

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Tishwash:  International Finance: The Central Bank of Iraq is a model for developing strategies that serve the development of the banking sector

The Regional Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Iraq at the International Finance Corporation  (IFC) , Fawaz Al-Balbeisi, confirmed today, Monday, that Iraq is one of the first countries to adopt a comprehensive approach to governance and environmental and social accountability, noting that the Central Bank of Iraq is a model for developing strategies that serve the development of the banking sector.

Al-Balbeisi said in a speech during the launch ceremony of the Financial Sustainability Map Project and the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Standards Guide for Banks, which was attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Iraq has provided humanity with justice and law, and it is not strange that it is one of the first countries to adopt a comprehensive approach to governance and environmental and social accountability,” indicating that “this new achievement comes as a result of the strategic partnership between the International Finance Corporation and the Central Bank of Iraq in cooperation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and our joint efforts to develop an advanced Iraqi banking sector that contributes to Iraq’s sustainable future.”

He added that “the achievements that we celebrate today are a very important step for the Iraqi banking sector towards establishing sound practices of environmental, social and corporate governance standards that are consistent with international standards and rules, where they are not just a reference framework for celebration, but rather a systematic approach achieved by the banking sector,” noting that “environmental and governance standards have changed the environment and governance of the institution, and are a standard for professional excellence and have become a basic requirement for managing and reducing risks and thus financial sustainability and business prosperity.”

He continued: "Today, this event gains great importance in light of Iraq's confrontation with the challenges led by climate change, which requires approximately $233 billion until 2040 to respond to the development gaps necessary to move towards sustainable economic paths."

He continued, "Environmental, social and corporate governance responsibility is not only a statement of transparency, accountability and fairness, but also essential components of responsible investment strategies committed to sustainable practices and ethical standards in all financing and investment decisions. The Iraqi banking sector represents the provision of the necessary financing to meet its nationally defined goals in Iraq, and all of this highlights the importance of the role of the Central Bank, led by Ali Al-Alaq, in achieving this goal."

He pointed out that "with the development of the banking, financial and operational sector's capabilities over the past years, this achievement is complementary to other initiatives led by the Central Bank, the latest of which was the launch of the national strategy last May."

He pointed out that "the Central Bank is a model in developing strategies that serve the development of the banking sector in a way that reflects positively on the external view of the banking system and makes it a tributary that enhances sustainable development in Iraq," expressing his "thanks to the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for their support in reaching this achievement and to the Central Bank team and the International Finance Corporation whose tireless work enabled us to reach this achievement  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Alaq announces a roadmap for financial sustainability for the Iraqi banking sector

The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, announced today, Monday, a roadmap for the financial sustainability of the Iraqi banking sector, while indicating that this map is part of the efforts to upgrade the banking sector.

Al-Alaq said in a speech during the launch ceremony of the Financial Sustainability Map Project and the Environmental, Social and Governance Standards Guide for Banks, “Today we are addressing an important and fundamental aspect in developing the banking sector in Iraq, as the term environmental, social and governance standards has witnessed turbulent growth since its first launch in 2005,” indicating that “the environmental aspects and the response related to climate change are major factors driving the development of environmental, social and governance standards, in addition to the growing importance of other essential elements, especially social ones.”

He added, "If these standards are important for any economic entity or company, regardless of its activity, mission and products, then their importance to the financial sector is a matter of utmost importance, given the significant impact that social and environmental changes have on the reality of this sector and what is required to manage it according to regulatory, supervisory and technical rules that avert risks to guarantee the rights of shareholders and stakeholders within a framework of transparency and disclosure, and above all, to contribute to achieving financial stability, the repercussions of which are reflected in the economic and social environment and general stability, just as the environmental and social repercussions are reflected in stability."

He stated, "We are pleased to announce a roadmap for the financial sustainability of the banking sector in Iraq for the years 2023 to 2029 and social and institutional standards," noting that "this project is part of the ongoing efforts made by the Central Bank of Iraq to advance the banking sector based on international best practices as well as keeping pace with developments in the banking industry."

He stated that "with this announcement, the Central Bank of Iraq is the first in the region to implement this guide."

Al-Alaq praised "the role played by international experts at the International Finance Corporation, affiliated with the World Bank Group, and their effective contribution in preparing the roadmap for financial sustainability for the banking sector in Iraq," appreciating "the effective and ongoing partnership and fruitful cooperation with the institution."

He thanked "the fruitful and distinguished efforts of the Central Bank's work team, as well as the support provided by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in this context to push towards helping Iraq implement these important and necessary programs   link

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